I have been slowly trying to put together a 3rd century crisis set focused around the reign of Gallalianus including some of usurpers that are within my plebeian means. Two of these usurpers that I have been hunting down are the eastern usurpers Macrianus the Younger and Quietus. I was thrilled to see a new Quietus on the block the other day while simultaneously having funds for the purchase. I pushed the check out button, paid and I just got the coin today I am super stoked with my new purchase. I think it is as attractive as more than most out there. What I like about this example is the ninety-nine percent full legends, not unattractive silvering, high bust detail (I can almost see the outline of the ear!), and yeah this Quietus ran into Lord Voldemort but that just makes him special like Harry Potter! And of course it looks better in hand Wikipedia gives a fairly good history hear: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quietus And here is seller pics and iPhone pics below. Will get better pics soon. Feel free to post yours Quietus (Titus Fulvius Junius Quietus). Date: 260-261 AD Obverse: IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG; Radiate draped bust right Reverse: INDVLGENTIAE AVG; Indulgentia seated left, holding patera and sceptre, star before Attribution: RIC Vii 5 Samosata mint Size: 22.97 mm Weight: 3.69 grams
Very nice find! And in great condition - all the legends are great. I only have this example of the usurper: Quietus. Usurper, AD 260-261. Antoninianus (3,74g). Samosata mint. 1st emission. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Indulgentia seated left, holding patera and scepter. RIC V 5; MIR 44, 1732f; RSC 6b
Mine's not as nice as yours. I got it from eBay a couple of years ago: Antioch mint Billon Antoninianus Obv: IMP C FVL QVIETVS P F AVG Rev: APOLINI CONSERVA - Apollo, standing left, holding laurel branch, left hand on lyre RIC (Vol.V, Part II) 3 22mm, 3.1g. I've been wanting a Macrianus to go with it for some time. Finally found one in my price range a few months ago: Antioch mint Billon Antoninianus Obv: IMP C FVL MACRIANVS P F AVG Rev: SPES PVBLICA - Spes, walking left, holding flower and raising robe [Star] in left field RIC (Vol.V, Part II) 13 22mm, 2.9g.
Thanks for the kudos on my coin Its great to see all the other fantastic Quietus and Macrianus coins posted. Hope there are more coming!! I have found my search for both Quietus and Macrianus a challenge. I am still on the hunt for a Macrianus but will need some time to refill the coffers.
I have a Macrianus also. Thanks for the invite @TJC . It is not great, but helps me fill in the long line of Roman Rulers. I got this one from Warren Esty: Macrianus, Roman emperor (usurper), summer 260 - early summer 261. Rare! Base AR 22. 6:00. 4.42 grams. IMP C FVL MACRIANVS PF AVG SPES PVBLICA * in field left Struck at an uncertain Eastern mint. Typical surfaces. (In this period the metal is rarely better than this.) Sear 3.10811. RIC 13, page 581, "R2" (very rare)
Better photos below I am happy with the obverse photo because it shows the surfaces well. I will need reshoot the Rx. The lower left corner is not lit to my liking. Oh well it was a hurried shoot.
I never have owned a Quietus but will show a Macrianus AE24 Provincial from the alliance of Nicaea and Byzantium. BITHYNIA. Nicaea. Macrianus (260-261). AE24 Two fish traps; in between, lighted altar.
Great coins all. Macrinus, 11 April 217 - 8 June 218 A.D., Antioch, Syria Bronze provincial as, McAlee 736; Hunter III, 243 - 244; BMC Galatia p. 200, 403 ff. var (busts); SNG Cop 234 var (same), aF, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, weight 2.175g, maximum diameter 17.8mm, die axis 180o, obverse AYT KAI M O CE MAKPINOC CE, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus, from the front; reverse KAI M O ∆IA ANTΩNEINOC, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian, seen from the front, S - C flanking across field; from the Butte College Foundation, ex Lindgren; very rare bust variant;
